Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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